by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A motion for continuance, if timely filed, may be granted, in the discretion of the court, in any case if there is good ground therefor.La. Cr.P. § 712
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A motion for continuance, unless consented to, shall be tried summarily and contradictorily with the adverse party.La. Cr.P. § 711
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
When a motion for a continuance is based on the absence of a material witness, and the adverse party admits that if the witness were present he would testify as stated in the motion, the court may proceed to the trial of the case. If the court is of the opinion that...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A. A motion for a continuance based upon the absence of a witness shall state all of the following: (1) Facts to which the absent witness is expected to testify, showing the materiality of the testimony and the necessity for the presence of the witness at the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A continuance is the postponement of a scheduled trial or hearing, and shall not be granted after the trial or hearing has commenced. A recess is a temporary adjournment of a trial or hearing that occurs after a trial or hearing has commenced.La. Cr.P. § 708
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A motion for a continuance shall be in writing and shall allege specifically the grounds upon which it is based and, when made by a defendant, must be verified by his affidavit or that of his counsel. It shall be filed at least seven days prior to the commencement of...
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